In a courtroom filled with Verduin’s supporters, Servaas decided a piece of Gaines Township ordinance was unconstitutional because it held different standards for commercial and political signs. Verduin's signs are displayed on two of the semi trailers he uses for his business. Sitting along M-6, they read “Marxism/Socialism=Poverty & Hunger,” and “Obama’s Mission Accomplished 8% unemployment 16 trillion debt.”

The signs are visible to traffic in M-6 highway.

“When I asked David (Waligora, Gaines Township planner) if Verduin could legally keep his sign, he said, the only way is if he puts the trailers inside a building. I understand we are not holding Meijer trucks to the same standard,” said Servaas.

Gaines Township attorney Crystal Morgan said Verduin could place as many 20-square-foot signs in his property as he would want. However, Judge Servaas said that destroys her argument of creating a space free of clutter.

“I think the idea of the small signs just makes it worse. It creates clutter and will probably diminish property value. Plus, drivers will get more distracted,” he said.

Once Servaas read the decision, the full courtroom stood up and clapped.

“This is good for Gaines Township and good for the nation. We have defended democracy and free speech today,” said defense attorney Howard Van Den Heuvel.